Pneumothorax

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Sudden chest pain followed by dyspnea.

Patient Data

Age: 50-year-old
Gender: Male

Chest X-rays

x-ray

Large pneumothorax on the right. Left lung is clear. Mediastinal contour is unremarkable. 

 

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates a large pneumothorax on the right, accentuated on the expiratory view. No further clinical details were provided regarding its possible cause. 

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